Born September 2006, "Celebrate Mallory...yesterday, today, forever." was created as a gift to the community from the people of Mallory Wesleyan Church.

We are living in an age where our culture tends to isolate us from one another: at work in our cubicles, computers or home offices instead of coworkers to communicate with, children spending countless hours in front of video games instead of outside playing with friends, grabbing a bite to eat at the drive-thru instead of sitting down to a meal and talking to our family members, rushing from one activity to another 7 days a week instead of time spent with friends and family. We wanted to remind ourselves and our neighbors the importance of building relationships. When was the last time you took an extra minute to sincerely inquire about someone else? Getting to know the name of the person you see every day working behind the counter at the store or gas station you visit regularly? Remember how good it felt the last time someone lent you a hand in a time of need? Better yet, remember how good you felt when you could offer help? Remember how connected you felt when you were able to bring the whole family together for a meal and talked about each other’s day?

“Celebrate Mallory” is a special day in September of each year to set aside time for neighbors and visitors alike to come together in a safe, healthy environment to get to know one another.

The “Celebrate Mallory” festivities begin at 11:30 am with a parade down "Main Street" Mallory (aka: County Route 32 between County Route 37 and Baum Rd). Over the past years, despite the rain and heat and storms alike, we’ve enjoyed this old hometown parade filled with the sounds of engines, laughter, and music.

The festivities continue on the lawn at the Mallory Wesleyan Church. Mallory Wesleyan Church is located at the corners of County Routes 12 and 32 and Baum Rd. The site overlooks the beautiful Mallory Pond. Here you can experience that old home town feeling again while milling around through exhibits from local groups, animal exhibits, wagon rides, carnival games, live music and good food.  Many gifts are handed out. No fees are charged for anything other than your food, but even that is kept at a low cost. This is not a fund raiser…..it is a gift to you and your family and friends.

There is something very special about Mallory, New York. People here are anxious to get involved with each other and bring good things to fruition. Thanks to the involvement of a few of our neighbors, local businesses and non profit organizations, and the blessings of God, we are able to create this special day. This year we were also awarded a Cultural Resource Council Decentralization Grant. 

This year’s festivities will be our 6th annual event.  On September 10th 2011, we will once again come together to Celebrate Mallory! Everyone is invited! Whether you are from the community or just visiting for the day, come and enjoy!

We have had folks come home to Mallory from as far away as Boston, Colorado, and California! Who will come home to Mallory this year?

On Saturday, September 10th, 2011, bring your lawn chair, invite a friend, bring the family and help us....

"CELEBRATE MALLORY...One More Time!"